Sustainability

New committee to address India’s concerns on shark fishing and fisher livelihood

2025-09-23T09:04:00

India shark

CMFRI proposes a balanced approach – to ensure biodiversity conservation and livelihood security of coastal communities

In an attempt to address growing concerns of the fishing community, the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) has announced the formation of a special committee to scientifically study the issues on shark fishing and trade in India, arising from the amended provisions of India’s Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972.

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